Babysitting The Amnesiac Lycan King

King Novel 5

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The walk to Gamma Abel's office feels longer than it should, mouly because my

brain won't shut up

Why am I doing this again?

I'm halfway down the hall when the answer hits me guilt. Stupid, nagging, bleeding-heart guilt.

It doesn't matter that I don't know who Enoch really is. It doesn't matter that his aura practically screams danger, even with the amnesia. Nope. My conscience has decided I'm responsible for him, which is just great.

"He'll leave when his wound heals, and his memory comes back," I mutter under my breath. "That's the deal. Taryn. You're not running a charity."

The sound of raised voices spills out of Gamma Abel's office as I approach. I slow my steps, my stomach sinking when I recognize Kallias's sharp tone.

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and you're just going to let that rogue stay?" he snaps. "Do you have any idea who he might be? What his intentions

I roll my eyes. Of course, Kallias is throwing a fit

When I step into the office, he's pacing like a caged animal, his hands gesturing wildly as he rants. Gamma Abel, on the other hand, looks like he's two seconds away from throwing himself out the window.

"Gamma," Kallias says, slamming his hands down on the desk. "This is a risk we can't afford to take."

The Gamma doesn't respond. He just rubs his temples, muttering something under his breath that sounds a lot like a prayer for patience.

I'll handle it," Gamma Abel finally says, his tone weary.

"No need," I chime in, stepping fully into the room. "I'm already here."

Kallias spins around, his blue eyes narrowing when they land on me. "You-"

"Hi, I interrupt, brushing past him to stand in front of Camma Abel's desk.

"Perfect timing," the Gamma mutters, rubbing his temples. "We were just talking about you."

"Always a pleasure," I say dryly, sliding into the room.

Kallias turns to me, all sharp edges and fury. "Get that rogue out. Now"

I ignore him, planting myself in front of the Gamma's desk. "Enoch's my boyfriend."

The room falls silent. For a second, I think I've pulled it off. Then Kallias laughs, sharp and mean. "Boyfriend: That's the best you've got?"

"Jealous?" I shoot back, tilting my head.

He steps closer, his jaw ticking. "You're delusional if you think anyone's buying that."

"Taryn," Gamma Abel is clearly stressed now. "Please tell me you have a logical explanation for all of this."

"I do, I say, smiling sweetly. "Ha, let's hear it," Kallias chuckles to himself.

I ignore him, turning my full attention to Gammabel. “He ran away from his p

pack to see me," I say, my voice breaking

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slightly as I fake a smile. It's it's so romantic"

Camma Abel looks suspicious. Kallias looks like he wants to punch something- probably me.

"And where exactly is he from Gamma Abel asks, leaning forward.

"ThTcramble

scramble for something, anything "The Midnight Pack."

Kallias barks out a laugh. "The Midnight Pack doesn't have rogues. Try again, Taryn

spinning to lace him.

me

out

I fake a sob.

for it.” through—after Kallias rejected me- I shoot Kallias a pointed glare. "This is the least you

rubbing

giving me the kind of look that says I don't get paid

wide-eyed, tragic expression. "He loves

away. And considering my track record with relationships-"I glance pointedly at Kallias. "You owe

the world on his shoulders. “Fine. I'll inform the Alpha and Luna, but this is on you, Taryn. One wrong

I say, already turning to

so fast," Kallias snaps, stepping in front of me. "This

Abel's expression hardens, his murmur becomes low and dangerous. "Accepting pack members is my jurisdiction, Kallias. If you go behind my back on this, you'll be directly

room spikes, but Kallias doesn't argue. Instead, he storms out, slamming the door behind him so

walls shake.

fake tear from my cheek. "Thanks, Gamma.

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like, "You're lucky I'm fond

of murmured voices drawing my attention. A crowd. of pack members is gathered near the fountain,

center.

the hell now?" I mutter,

as I push through the crowd, shoving past bodies until I reach

Enoch.

the center, soaked in what looks-and smells-like mop water. Kallias's friends are surrounding him, smirking as one of them kicks at his leg and

Shit.

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is that

Pack mark, another

with disgust.

just crouches there, one arm shielding his face, the other bracing himself on the ground. His expression is blank,

my mouth, a gasp escaping before I can

it!" I shout,

slightly as

me.

gonna do about it, Omega?" one

I don't think I just

growl, stepping towards the bullies and

up to meet mine from afar, and for

A spark

last of Kallias' friends leaves. I barely register their murmurs, and drop to my knees in front of him. "Enoch." I whisper, my voice cracking. My hands tremble as I reach out to him, wiping mop water off his face like it'll somehow undo the humiliation. It doesn't, of course. He's drenched, his hair plastered to his forehead, dirt streaking his jaw. He looks up at me, his expression blank, detached, like he doesn't even feel the

so calm it almost sounds curious, like he's asking about

my throat

head slightly, as if

comes out shaky. "I'm not crying.

stares at

in that same neutral, detached tone, he

replaced by an oppressive silence. It's the same pressure that made Kallias step back in the infirmary hallway, the kind of dominance that

of man exactly

how he's saying it-the

to submit. I don't know what monster

I say, sharper than I intend. His head tilts further, like he's

as I stand and grab

back to the room."

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